2019 Scuba Diving Magazine Through Your Lens Photo Contest

ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal US residents age 18 and older at the time of entry.

GRAND PRIZE: One winner will receive a trip for two to Socorro Mexico and $1,000 from Scuba Diving magazine.

FIRST PLACE WINNERS: Each winner will receive one of the following prize packages

CONCEPTUAL

Roatan Aggressor (7 Nights) - $2895

Explore the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in the Bay Islands. These islands are renowned for their sheer walls, wrecks, massive barrel sponges and captivating macro critters. These waters are also home to larger marine species, such as whale sharks, Caribbean reef sharks and bottlenose dolphins.

MACRO

Oman Aggressor (Any 7 Night itinerary) - $2999

Oman offers pristine reefs, stunning deserts, rugged mountain landscapes, green oases, endless beaches and friendly people. Choose among four 7-night itineraries: Daymaniyat Islands; Musandam Peninsula itinerary; Daymaniyat and Hallaniyat Islands; and Hallaniyat Islands.

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Jardines Aggressor I (Zapata Itinerary) - $2999

Learn about Cuba's unique marine environment during an Oceans for Youth Foundation People-to-People educational program. Dive in along the walls of the Zapata region and Bay of Pigs — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and you will experience a sense of timeless wonder.

WIDE-ANGLE

Thailand Aggressor (7 Nights) - $3290

For divers, the true treasures of the Andaman Sea are found at famous sites in areas such as the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock, where the warm, clear water draws large schools of tropical fish, manta rays, and the awe-inspiring whale shark. The wealth of aquatic life will delight underwater photographers and marine naturalists when scuba diving from a liveaboard boat in Thailand.

SECOND-PLACE

WIDE-ANGLE

Prize: Cressi AC10V Master Cromo regulator

The balanced piston first stage AC10 features 5 low pressure ports that are located on a rotating turret, eliminating interference between instruments. Its technologically advanced design delivers consistent intermediate pressure and high performance even with low tank pressures. The air passages are enlarged to allow for peak performance of 2,700 liters/minute (95 cu ft/minute). The conical filter has a large surface area and allows 200% more air flow than standard models. Can be changed from INT to DIN. The Master Ellipse second stage is installed with an exceptional and proven Cressi balanced valve to ensure minimum inhalation effort. This valve is paired with a metallic body. What's more, the knob for adjusting inhalation effort is made of a metallic material to guarantee reliability and resistance to blows and scratches.

Value: $499.95 URL: cressi.com

MACRO

Prize: SCUBAPRO MK25EVO/S620Ti REGULATOR

SCUBAPRO teams its high-performance first stage with its air balanced second stage. The MK25 EVO offers excellent resistance to freezing, superb inhalation sensitivity and instant delivery of air on demand. The S620 Ti delivers effortless airflow under all dive conditions.

Value: $855 URL: scubapro.com

BEHAVIOR

Prize: Mares Prestige 15X regulator

Compact, reliable, and performance are the key words for describing this Mares first stage. Featuring the DFC system, it meets all divers' demands at any depth. The valve guarantees longevity and advanced performance. A medium-size second stage is made of ultra-light techno-polymer. The large purge button is effortless to use while wearing gloves. The VAD system delivers excellent and natural breathing at any depth. The super-flex hose is light and flexible for maximum comfort.

Value: $450 URL: mares.com

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Prize: Aqua Lung Legend LX Regulator

The MBS (Master Breathing System) controls two functions with one knob – the Venturi effect & the opening effort – offering the quickest and easiest route to breathing comfort. ACD (auto-closure device) keeps water and dust out of the first stage by automatically closing as it is removed from the tank. Over-balanced first stage paired with pneumatically balanced second stage makes for superior breathing performance at any depth. The first stage sports an environmental dry system to keep the main chamber free from silt, contamination, and ice buildup.

Value: $779 URL: aqualung.com

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